Dad died and didn't have a will what are his kids entitled to

I'm sorry for your loss. In order to distribute your father's estate you will need to hire an attorney to file an Application to Determine...

Codicil found and my inheritance from the codicil had already been sold by executor...what are my options?

More information is needed for a good response, but at a minimum you should advise the Executor in writing of the codicil if he or she is not aware...

Can an executrix sit on assets after all debt is paid and not distribute it to beneficiaries?

It likely depends in part on the time lines for creditors to make claims against the estate, the size of the estate and whether it is a dependent...

Dad died. he left no will to his property.

I'm sorry for your loss. You have the right to access the property but should not remove any belongings until appointed by the Court as...

WV Res. Can a Last Will & Test over-ride an insurance policy's beneficiary?

The life insurance company will pay out the proceeds directly to the named beneficiary upon presentation of a certified death certificate. The...

Is there anywhere to check to see if a person has a living will?

Living wills are rarely recorded anywhere and the person signing one does not have to reveal it to anybody. The attorney drafting the document is...

Based on the information you provided Texas law will likely cause the CD to become payable to your great aunt's estate if there is no beneficiary...

I paid $3750 for a commercial lease agreement but want to break the lease. How do I do this?

The terms of the lease will be the first place to look. Typically, there is a termination clause as well as a clause dealing with subletting the...

My mother has passed away 10 months ago. My sister was named executor and I was the co-executor. She has not probated the will

Instead of relinquishing control of your mom's estate you need to take control of the situation. Under the circumstances, you need to apply to...

My cousin died. He named his mother as the sole beneficiary. How can we ensure his property is legally released to his mother?

A response to your question depends in part on what you mean by naming his mother as sole beneficiary. If she is named as a beneficiary on her...